Scientific programmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific programmer gender statistics
18.6% of scientific programmers are women and 81.4% of scientific programmers are men.
- Male, 81.4%
- Female, 18.6%
Scientific programmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.4% |
| Female | 18.6% |
Scientific programmer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,389
Female income
$76,547
Scientific programmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific programmer positions over time. Currently, 18.6% of scientific programmers are female.
Scientific programmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.36% | 22.64% |
| 2011 | 77.32% | 22.68% |
| 2012 | 77.88% | 22.12% |
| 2013 | 79.78% | 20.22% |
| 2014 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2015 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2016 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2017 | 79.56% | 20.44% |
| 2018 | 78.97% | 21.03% |
| 2019 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2020 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2021 | 81.44% | 18.56% |
Scientific programmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific programmers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Scientific Programmer | 81% | 19% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Scientific programmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific programmers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all scientific programmers. Comparatively, 19.1% of scientific programmers are Asian and 8.7% of scientific programmers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.4%
- Asian, 19.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Scientific programmer race
| Scientific programmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Asian | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Scientific programmer race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific programmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scientific programmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.78% | 4.70% | 18.77% | 6.49% |
| 2011 | 68.36% | 4.88% | 17.83% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 68.07% | 4.82% | 17.78% | 7.00% |
| 2013 | 67.15% | 5.11% | 18.24% | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 66.95% | 4.56% | 19.32% | 6.63% |
| 2015 | 65.30% | 4.98% | 20.28% | 6.82% |
| 2016 | 64.23% | 5.08% | 20.65% | 7.49% |
| 2017 | 64.53% | 4.33% | 20.19% | 8.50% |
| 2018 | 65.46% | 4.76% | 20.04% | 7.22% |
| 2019 | 65.68% | 4.44% | 19.34% | 7.87% |
| 2020 | 62.40% | 5.05% | 19.15% | 8.35% |
| 2021 | 62.40% | 4.92% | 19.13% | 8.69% |
Scientific programmer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scientific programmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scientific programmers have the lowest average salary at $81,090.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,679 |
| White | $83,686 |
| Black or African American | $81,090 |
| Asian | $89,282 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,479 |
Average scientific programmer age
See how the average age of scientific programmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scientific programmer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 52 |
| White | 49 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 42 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Scientific programmer age breakdown
The average age of scientific programmers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the scientific programmer population.
Scientific programmer age breakdown
| Scientific Programmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Scientific programmer educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific programmers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of scientific programmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Scientific programmers by degree level
| Scientific programmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Scientific programmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scientific programmers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,652 annually. With a Master's degree, scientific programmers earn a median annual income of $91,838 compared to $87,408 for scientific programmers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,838 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,408 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,652 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,067 |
Scientific programmer employment statistics
Most scientific programmers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where scientific programmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific programmers work.
Scientific programmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Scientific programmer jobs by company type
Employees with the scientific programmer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scientific programmers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Scientific programmer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 4% |
Scientific programmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for scientific programmers are education, technology and professional.
Scientific programmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Technology | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Scientific programmer turnover and employment statistics
Scientific programmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific programmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scientific programmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific programmer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.66% |
| 2011 | 4.88% |
| 2012 | 4.01% |
| 2013 | 3.44% |
| 2014 | 3.52% |
| 2015 | 2.74% |
| 2016 | 2.92% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 3.32% |
| 2021 | 3.49% |
Average scientific programmer tenure
The average scientific programmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 353 scientific programmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific programmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Scientific programmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific programmers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Developer | 7.31% | 168,647 |
| ETL Architect | 8.46% | 81,513 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Unix Engineer | 9.03% | 50,167 |
| Senior Business Intelligence Analyst | 10.54% | 126,371 |
| Scientific Programmer | 10.69% | - |
| Senior Field Service Representative | 10.88% | 124,367 |
Similar scientific programmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Developer | 7.31% | 168,647 |
| ETL Architect | 8.46% | 81,513 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Unix Engineer | 9.03% | 50,167 |
| Senior Business Intelligence Analyst | 10.54% | 126,371 |
| Senior Field Service Representative | 10.88% | 124,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific programmers
The most common foreign language among scientific programmers is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- French, 28.6%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Amharic, 7.1%
- Other, 14.4%
Scientific programmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Amharic | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.4% |
